This grant is a collaboration between the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research and Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council. It's aimed at funding research in advanced materials and nanostructures, focusing on AI-driven discovery, quantum geometry, and energy-efficient information technologies. The program is designed for partnerships between US and Taiwan researchers, providing funding for up to three years.
Who it's for: This grant is for teams consisting of one researcher from a US institution or Department of Defense Lab and one from a Taiwan institution. Both private and public higher education institutions are eligible.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Single investigator applications
- Teams without a US and Taiwan researcher
- Applications not submitted to both AFOSR and NSTC
- Entities outside of private or public higher education institutions
What You May Need
- Joint pre-proposal (white paper)
- Proof of affiliation with eligible institutions
- Detailed research plan
- Budget proposal
- Registration on Grants.gov
- Amendment tracking on Grants.gov
Cautions
- Ensure joint submission to both AFOSR and NSTC
- Monitor Grants.gov for amendments
- Strictly adhere to eligibility requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are private institutions of higher education and public and state institutions of higher education. Each application must include one investigator from a US institution or Department of Defense Lab and one from a Taiwan institution.
Overview
This grant is for teams consisting of one researcher from a US institution or Department of Defense Lab and one from a Taiwan institution. Both private and public higher education institutions are eligible.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Single investigator applications
- Teams without a US and Taiwan researcher
- Applications not submitted to both AFOSR and NSTC
- Entities outside of private or public higher education institutions
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for conducting basic science research in materials and nanostructures, focusing on AI, quantum geometry, and energy-efficient technologies. This includes personnel costs, equipment, and other research-related expenses.
Total Program Funding
$3,600,000
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Deadline
- Feb 19, 2027(109 days)
- Archive Date
- Mar 21, 2027
- Last Updated
- Oct 28, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Spring 2027
Application Checklist
- Form a team with a US and Taiwan researcher
- Develop a joint research proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Submit pre-proposal to both AFOSR and NSTC
- Register on Grants.gov
- Track any amendments on Grants.gov